2015深圳中考英语试题

A few years after I was born, a stranger appeared in our small town. Dad liked this attractive newcomer very much and soon invited him to live with our family. The stranger was quickly accepted and was around from then on.

As I grew up, I never questioned his place in my family. In my young mind, he had a special position. Mom taught me how to tell good from bad, and Dad taught me to follow orders. But the stranger was our storyteller. He would keep us listening for hours with adventures, mysterious stories and comedies. If I wanted to know anything about history or science, he always knew the answers. He knew about the past, understood the present and even seemed to be able to know what would happen in the future! With his help, my family even watched a national ball game for the first time.

Both my brothers and I enjoyed sitting around the stranger. He made us laugh, he made us cry, and he never stopped talking. Dad didn’t seem to mind. However, Mom thought he was too talk ative. Sometimes she would go to the kitchen for peace and quiet.

My dad didn’t allow drinking, but the stranger encouraged us to try it. He also made us feel that smoking looked cool and manly. He talked freely (much too freely!)

Fifty years has passed since the stranger moved in and now I am fifty-four. I now know that my early childhood was strongly influenced by the stranger. Many times, he challenged the values of my parents, yet nobody stopped him or asked him to leave. What is his name? We just call him---“TV”. He has a younger sister now. We call her “computer”.

1.Who was the storyteller in the family?

A.Mom.

B. Dad.

C. TV.

D. Brother.

2.Why would Mom go to the kitchen while the rest of us were with the stranger?

A.Because the programs were not interesting.

B. Because she wanted to avoid the noise.

C. Because she didn’t like to be with her family.

D. Because she needed to cook for her family.

3. From the passage, we know __________.

A.the stranger told the writer not to smoke

B. the stranger always argued with the writer’s parents

C. the writer’s mother thought that the stranger was cool

D. the writer’s father brought the stranger to his family

4.What is the best title of the passage?

A.A Stranger in My Childhood

B. A Serious Stranger

C. The Stranger Taught Us Everything

D. How TV Came into My Family

A news reporter interviewed Olga Kotelko, a 96-year-old athletic champion. She is an amazing old lady. Here is what she said about herself.

After 70 years of competitions, I have over 750 gold medals. And two years ago, I took part in my last competition in a group aged from 90 to 94. I made 26 world records. And I know these records will be broken by someone else in the future.

I did three sprints---100 metre, 200 metre, 400 metre. I did three jumps. I did long jump, high jump and triple jump. And I did five throws---shot put, discus, javelin, hammer and weight. I also like swimming, but I have no chance to try it.

Some people often say that they are too old to try new things. But I think our age is just a number. What makes the difference is not how old we are, but how we get old. Even when we are in our nineties, we shouldn’t think we are old. I mean, if we’re active and we’re working and we’re enjoying, that’s how we grow.

I think genes（基因）play an important role in our life, and then, of course, we need to practise in order to have skills for any special activity, like athletic activity. But I think, it’s our spirit that may play the most important role in our life.

I never stop trying in my life. Some people think it is time for me to stop at a certain point, but I am enjoying my choice and I am having fun. Why should I stop? I am doing what I like. I like traveling a lot, and I just want to keep on going. I will keep on going until the last day of my life. That is when I’ll have to stop.

1.. Olga Kotelko took part in her last competition at the age of __________.

A. 90

B. 92

C. 94

D. 96

2.She didn’t take part in __________.

A.the high jump

B. the javelin

C. a swimming competition

D. a 200-metre race

3.In Olga Kotelko’s opinion, __________ may play the most important role in one’s life.

A.skills

B. age

C. genes

D. spirit

4. What can we learn from the story?

A. Stop trying if it is necessary.

B. You can stop if you want to.

C. Work harder if you’re not active.

D. Never stop trying no matter how old you are.

Flu is a common disease in our daily life. It is caused by the flu virus. The disease causes dry throats and runny noses. You may also have a fever and cough together with body aches. Sometimes, you may feel tired. Usually, it takes about one or more than two weeks for a person to get back to normal. However, if flu is serious, it may result in death. In the US, there are around 200,000 patients visiting hospitals every year because of flu. So, it is better that a person should be vaccinated（接种疫苗）against it.

A study shows that the flu shot（注射）has an effect on 70%-90% of the people below 65 years old. The vaccine（疫苗）works after 2 weeks or so, so it is better to get the shot two weeks before the onset of the flu season. If you get the shot, your body will be prepared to face the disease when flu spreads. In the United States, the flu season is usually from November to April.

The flu shot is safe for use. Some people fear that the vaccine will bring other virus into their body. This worry is not necessary. The viruses in the vaccine are dead, and cannot cause danger in the body. However, we should know that the flu shot has some small side effects, which are not serious problems.

The flu shot is forbidden to people who are allergic（过敏的）to eggs or to women who are going to have babies. It may result in terrible problems like heart attack. People who have a high fever should not get the shot, either. If a person does not feel well after taking the vaccine, he or she must go to see the doctor immediately.

1. From Paragraph 1, we can learn that flu doesn’t cause __________.

A.fever or cough

B. runny roses

C. body aches or tiredness

D. clear throats

2. The underlined word “onset” in Paragraph 2 means __________.

A.end

B. close

C. death

D. start

3.According to the passage, what is some people’s fear for the flu shot?

A.They may feel tired.

B. They may have a bad cough.

C. Vaccine will bring other virus into their body

D. They may have dry throats and runny noses.

4. The flu shot can be given to people who __________.

A.are having a high fever

B. don’t feel well after eating eggs

C. are going to give birth to babies

D. are healthy and want to prevent the disease

The Third China Electronic Information Expo was held at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Centre（会展中心）from 9 April to 11 April. It attracted more than 1,600 companies to display their products. There were more new inventions on show this year. Here are some of them.

A smart mirror can connect to the Internet. You can get the latest news about the fashion world when you touch the mirror gently with your finger. And it can help you make good choices about the types and styles of clothes that best suit you. You can also send messages on the mirror. In the past, home robots could only do simple work like cleaning the floor or washing dishes. But a newly-made home robot can not only cook meals and serve food, but also play some musical instruments when you want to have some fun.

Smart watches are made for kids. Kids can use them to make telephone calls and even play games. They really like smart watches. Their parents like them as well because they can know their kids’ locations through the signals sent by the smart watches. Besides, kids can use them as common watches to read the time.

One of the products made by DJ1 is a drone---a plane that can fly without a pilot. This kind of drone is used in many fields. Some drones have already been used at tourist attractions like Dongchong, Xichong, Yangmeikeng and Dapeng Geological Park in Nan’ao. The drones allow the police to monitor and control the traffic flow during rush hours.

Thanks to the development of science and technology, our life is full of miracles. New inventions make our life smarter and more convenient.

1.How many days did the Third China Electronic Information Expo last?

A.One day.

B. Two days.

C. Three days.

D. Four days.

2. Which new invention can provide you with the latest fashion news?

A.A drone.

B. A smart watch.

C. A robot.

D. A smart mirror.

3.. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

A.You can send messages with a common mirror.

B. A drone is a plane that can fly without a pilot.

C. Robots can only do simple work like cleaning the floor.

D. Parents can know where their kids are through the signals sent by phones.

4.In which part of the newspaper can you read this article?

A. Sports.

B. Science.

C. Culture.

D. Education.